Peru protests spark mass security move and strike clash
Peru's president ordered armored troops and 20 000 police into streets to quell a nationwide strike over jobs and poverty amid Fujimori free market policies and a bid for a third term. Labor leaders called the strike illegal, while organizers said much of the workforce respected the action. In Alberta a student was killed and another wounded in a school shooting at W R Myers High School in Taber authorities confirmed. In Lagos a building collapse killed and trapped dozens as rescue teams worked amid ongoing rains.
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UN rights body seeks worldwide moratorium on executions
The U N Commission on Human Rights appealed for a global halt to executions and a move toward abolishing the death penalty. The United States joined Japan China Indonesia and Rwanda in opposing the EU backed resolution, the EU’s first stance as a body on the issue, though the 53 nation commission has backed similar measures. The EU motion urged that countries with the death penalty avoid carrying out executions while legal procedures are pending, and to refrain from executing anyone who is under 18.
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Duch the Khmer Rouge torturer resurfaces amid calls for trial
The Khmer Rouge figure Duch who ran Santebal and oversaw Tuol Sleng confessed to his role in genocide. Discovered by Nic Dunlop in western Cambodia, he expressed remorse and willingness to face justice, potentially pressuring Hun Sen to prosecute other leaders. The Cambodia Genocide Program estimates 1.7 million dead.
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Japanese Prime Minister Obuchi heads to U.S. on six day tour
Japanese prime minister Keizo Obuchi begins his first official visit to the United States since taking office last July. He will stop in Los Angeles and Chicago before a White House meeting with President Clinton and a first pitch at Wrigley Field. He touts banking and tax reforms and an evolving U.S. Japan defense ties as part of his economic recovery push.
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Statehood vote near for Palestinian council in Gaza
Palestinian leaders move to delay a unilateral statehood declaration amid Israeli pressure ahead of May 17 elections. Prime Minister Netanyahu claims the delay helps his campaign while Arafat's council weighs postponing a final decision beyond the poll. Marwan Barghouti says the general view favors delaying the declaration. The five year Oslo interim period ends with Tuesday’s vote looming.
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